See how Congress votes.
In plain English.
OpenWatchdog turns raw congressional records into readable profiles and vote histories. No spin, no paywall—just the record of what your representatives actually did.
Member snapshot
Example: Representative profile card
Votes with party
93%
Missed votes
4%
Terms served
3
Recent key votes
Real data will be loaded live from congressional records.
How it works
From raw congressional data to something you can actually read.
Search your representatives
Enter a name, state, or ZIP code to find your House and Senate members instantly.
See their record
View votes, attendance, and how often they side with or break from their party.
Share what matters
Send public voting records to friends, communities, or social feeds in one click.
Features
The information you need, without digging through PDFs.
Member profiles
Every senator and representative, with party, state, district, committees, and official contact links.
Voting history
Roll-call votes with clear yes/no positions, result, and simple bill summaries.
Party loyalty & independence
See how often each member votes with their party or breaks away, at a glance.
Attendance & missed votes
Track who shows up to vote and who doesn't across sessions of Congress.
Who it's for
Built for anyone who cares what Congress is doing.
Voters
Quickly check if your representatives vote the way they campaign.
Journalists & creators
Link directly to transparent vote records in your reporting or content.
Advocacy groups
Show supporters exactly how Congress treated the issues they care about.